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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Florida to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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